The Minneapolis-Moline UDLX Comfortractor was produced from 1938 to 1941 as part of the Model U Series. It was the first production farm tractor with a cab, designed to operate both as a tractor and an automobile with a 40 mph road gear. It featured a 4.6L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine, a 5-speed synchronized transmission, and was equipped with a cab including heat, radio, and a second seat. The tractor had a drawbar power of 27 hp and PTO power of 36 hp, suitable for 3-4 plows. It had two-wheel drive, manual steering, and mechanical drum brakes. Dimensions included a wheelbase of 81 inches, length of 141 inches, width of 77 inches, height of 94 inches, and weight of 6,400 lbs. The front tires were sized 6.00x16.
Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline UDLX Comfortractor
Power
Plows:3-4
PTO (claimed):36 hp (26.8 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):27 hp (20.1 kW)
Engine
Make:Minneapolis-Moline
Type:gasoline
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Rated RPM:1275
Bore/Stroke:4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm)
Displacement:283.7 ci (4.6 L)
Starter volts:6
Compression ratio:5.6:1
Variants
UB:improved operator platform
UTS:standard-front
UTU:row-crop front
UDLX:Comfotractor with cab
UTIL:industrial with shuttle shift
UTOX:Comfotractor roadster
Mechanical
Cab:standard with heat, radio, and second seat
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical drum brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Production
Description:The Minneapolis-Moline UDLX was the first production farm tractor with cab. Designed to operate as both a tractor and automobile, the UDLX was equipped with a 40 mile-per-hour road gear.
Total built:125
Manufacturer:Minneapolis-Moline
Model series:Model U Series
Original price:$2,155 in 1938
Production years:1938 - 1941
Transmission
Type:synchronized gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Dimensions & Tires
Width:77 inches (195 cm)
Height:94 inches (238 cm)
Length:141 inches (358 cm)
Weight:6,400 lbs (2903 kg)
Wheelbase:81 inches (205 cm)
Front tire:6.00x16
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Minneapolis-Moline UDLX Comfortractor